COMMUNITY

Those selected for this residency will experience personal, artistic, and professional transformation. Camaraderie, support, community and your artistic growth are just some of the hallmarks is this rustic residency.

Through the collective power that comes from unplugging, sharing goals and the inspiration of a group show, residents are capable of connecting to nature and their artistic voice on a soul level.

WATER

Water is brought in every few days and there is no running water. Water is expected to be used conservatively when washing dishes and yourself. Sun showers are available for everyone. But most people shower just a few times a week or bath in the nearby lake.

TOILETS?

YES! We have 3 composting toilets. Toilets are emptied every day into a composter. Afbest for environment.

SHELTER

Bring your own shelter, like a tent to sleep in. We have canopy for our outdoor kitchen and eating area.

HOW MUCH DOES THIS RESIDENCY COST?

Here are some costs that may occur:

Travel costs

Flight to Denver

Car rental

gas

Food

Camping supplies

Art supplies

$100 grounds fee

$25 Application fee- 100% of the application and grounds fee go towards funding the residency such as basic amenities like water and water storage for artist in residence and land preservation. We work as community as much as we can. We can facilitate pairing residents up with sharing somethings, like a car rental and camping supplies and possibly meals if residence are interested.

WHAT TO PACK

Rain Jacket and Pants

14 pairs of Socks and Underwear

Art Supplies

Solar Charger (Wild Tec brand works well)

Tent

Sleeping bag

Clothes for hot and cold weather

Biodegradable or compostable body wipes

Extra pair of shoes or sandals that can get wet

hat

WEATHER

Typical Mountain weather

Changes every few hours

Rains around 2pm daily for about an hour

Hot and dry during the day

Cool at night​

CAN I BRING MY KIDS?

YES! Bring the kids. If you are binging your kids you can bring your partner to help with child care. You do not have to bring a partner if you are bringing your kids. Families with children are encouraged to join artists on this residency however artists are expected to work the majority of the day. Artists are encouraged to make arrangements with other artists in residence with children to have a child care exchange if they feel it is appropriate for everyone involved.

COMMUNICATING WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD

There is WIFI and internet service at the local library (20 min drive) but none on location. Verizon, AT&T and Project Fi phones have cell coverage.

FOOD

Bring your own

Opportunities to buy in-town

Buy food in ft collins on your way to residency

Plan to go into town at least one time mid trip to stock up

Some residence decided to eat only non cooked foods​

WILD LIFE

Bears

We have not seen any bears but they are around

We are careful to have food and trash locked away from the tents

They have not bothered us

Bugs

Permithrine on your clothes works really well

Last year we missed mosquito season, so the bugs did not bother us much.

NO ELECTRICITY

Cooling Food

Ice can be bought in town

Cooler would be necessary if you bring perishables

Lights

Bring a head lamp

Cooking

Propane cooking stove

Bring one

Share ours

Charging phone and computer batteries

There are gadgets you can buy like solar panels. You can also charge phone in your car if you have the right adaptor.